When an employee takes leave, managers need to reflect their absence in the rota while ensuring that the shift budget is returned for reallocation. In CareCentre.io, marking a shift as leave allows managers to free up budgeted hours, making it easier to create replacement shifts and note last-minute call-ins. This guide explains how to assign leave against a shift and track budget adjustments.
How to Mark a Shift as Leave
1. Navigate to the Rota Section
Log in to your CareCentre.io admin or manager account.
Go to Rotas from the main menu.
Select the location and date range where the leave needs to be assigned.
2. Assign Leave to a Shift
Locate the shift of the employee taking leave.
Click on the shift and select ‘Mark as Leave’.
Choose the leave type (e.g., Sick Leave, Holiday, Emergency Leave).
Confirm the leave assignment.
3. Budget Reallocation for a Replacement Shift
Once the shift is marked as leave, the allocated budget is returned for that shift.
The manager can now create a new shift using the freed-up budget if coverage is needed.
If it is a last-minute absence, managers can note the reason for absence for reporting purposes.
Viewing and Managing Leave in the Rota
1. Colour-Coded Leave Indicators
Different types of leave are colour-coded to distinguish between reasons for absence.
This helps managers quickly identify why an employee is unavailable.
2. Tracking Budget Availability
The rota automatically adjusts the available budget when a shift is marked as leave.
Managers can see how much budget is available for reallocation at a glance.
3. Replacing a Shift After Leave is Assigned
Use the returned budget to create an open shift or assign another employee.
Ensure proper shift coverage while keeping budget usage within limits.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Does marking a shift as leave remove the budget?
No, the budget is returned so that managers can create a replacement shift if necessary.
Can I track leave trends for reporting?
Yes, managers can review leave trends using filters and reports in CareCentre.io.
What happens if a leave request is made last minute?
Managers can mark it in the system, and the budget will be reallocated accordingly.
Can I differentiate between different types of leave?
Yes, each leave type is colour-coded for easy identification.
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